Has Mirena caused any changes in you?

Question

I have been on Mirena for 7 weeks and was wondering what the future holds for me. If you have been on Mirena more than a year, did you notice any weight changes from it? Did it affect your cycle? Do you think it has affected your moods or emotional state?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I had it for 5 years and recently had my second one put in.  I did gain about 30 pounds, but I have lost it (I find it twice as hard to lose weight with Mirena in as apposed to without it, I had no Mirena for a year between)  I was losing 1-2 pounds a week without Mirena...now 1-2 pounds a month.  

It did completely stop my periods though (awesome), and I no longer have cramps (which were excruciating).  

Overall I would recommend it...but if you try it and the side effects are severe, you can always get it removed :)